SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Educate U is an independent special school dedicated to creating an exceptional learning journey for children and young people aged 5-16 with diverse, needs. Our students each bring their own strengths and challenges, whether they’re navigating life with ASC, ADHD, or facing barriers to education like high anxiety or trauma. Every student has an EHCP, and our mission is to offer a personalised, nurturing environment that helps them thrive.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant here, you’ll be a crucial part of our dynamic team, bringing our engaging curriculum to life! You’ll work alongside passionate Teachers and SEN Tutors to support and inspire students, creating a safe, positive space for learning and growth.

Working Hours

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 35.5 hours per week—term time only!

Monday: 8:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM

This schedule is perfect for someone looking to make a real impact during the school year while still having ample time for rest, family, and personal pursuits.

Salary

£17752 - £18530

Line Manager

Class Techer

Duties and Responsibilities

·As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with the class teacher, providing essential support to create a positive and dynamic learning environment. Flexibility is key, as your daily tasks will vary, allowing you to engage with students in diverse and meaningful ways.

Typical responsibilities include:

Offering 1:1 and small group support
Ensuring student safety and well-being whilst maintaining rigorous Safeguarding protocols.
Assisting the teacher with lesson delivery, classroom management, preparing learning materials and supporting activities
Supporting hands-on activities through ASDAN like cooking and arts and crafts
Empowering students through programs that enhance academic and social achievements
Helping develop social, emotional and life skills
Working with technology and specialised equipment to facilitate lessons and enhance learning resources
Acting as a nurturing, encouraging influence for students during lessons
Monitoring the classroom to minimise distractions and disruptions.
Using therapeutic language (PACE) is used in the classroom and modelling this with/to students
Managing ASDAN and tracking folders
Escorting students to therapy sessions and collecting them from their taxis

This role is ideal for someone proactive, compassionate, and committed to helping students reach their full potential both academically and socially.

Experience and Skills

Essential experience working:

As a Teaching Assistant or similar post

With children with SEN

With Safeguarding procedures

Of lone working in the community and schools

Preferred Experience:

Hold a current teaching assistant qualification or be willing to work towards one

Strong verbal and written commination skills

Previous familiarity with learning management systems and other educational software e.g. BROMCOM, EARWIG

Professional knowledge, skills and abilities

	Essential (E), Desirable (D)	Evidence
Ability to promote the vision and aims of our school	E	Interview / Application
Knowledge of national curriculum and its relevance to children with special needs	E	Interview / Application
Ability to work within a team	E	References
A well-developed sense of responsibility,	E	Interview / Application
An ability to be organised and to also be creative	E	Interview / Application
Ability to carry out teacher directed tasks and pupil programmes	E	Interview / Application
Ability to work/lead small group work and occasional whole class work Knowledge and experience of working with pupils who may have challenging behaviours	E	Interview / Application
Ability to work in liaison with parents and a variety of professionals	E	Interview / Application
Good communication skills and the ability to be flexible	E	Interview / Application
Willingness to participate in training and development, especially in the areas of SEN and ICT	E	Interview / Application